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I remember this...I was in junior high when this happened. I used to watch "My Sister Sam" all the time and though Rebecca was a beautiful, talented actress. It is such a horrible tragedy that the PSYCHO who did this to her is even allowed to live.

The following was culled from the Death of Anissa Jones Discussion Forum attached to this site. It is a personal account posted by a visitor so take that into account, but there's little reason to not believe in its validity:"When Robert John Bardo tried to purchase a Ruger GP100 .357 magnum at Jensen's Firearms in Tucson Az. in the summer of 1989, he filled out the paperwork answering yes to having been committed to a mental facility, a disqualification. (He was also underage but he had a fake Driver's License that would have worked.)
The salesman, a member of the Air Force named Bob, told him he could not purchase the revolver. Bardo got irate and said he wanted to fill out another copy, the salesman sought out help and Jerome Larochelle who also worked at Jensen's, told the guy absolutely no way and he told Bardo he could not own a firearm and to "Get the fuck out!" (Because he did not like the vibes he got from him!) The two then escorted Bardo from the store.
Larochelle, his friend Bob and the Manager on duty at Jensen's hung Bardo's disqualified form on the bulletin board and wrote "DO NOT SELL TO THIS INDIVIDUAL!"The next morning Bardo came in with his brother who purchased the same Ruger GP100 revolver and gave it to his brother when they were out side of the shop, (a violation of federal law. His brother would have known that because it asks you that question on the form and warns that such 'straw man' purchases are a violation of Federal Law!)

Bardo then used the revolver to fatally shoot Rebecca Schaeffer on July 18th.

When Marsha Clark was prosecuting Bardo, the Jensen's people contacted her office and vehemently argued the point that these two went out of their way to break the law and scam a firearm for Bardo, and his demeanor, pointing to First Degree Premeditated Murder and accessory to First Degree Murder! Their voices fell on deaf ears and John Bardo got life, his brother was not charged."

There are quite a few blood drops on the bricks near the door and what I would call a lot of blood on the glass door. But yes, I agree it isn't graphic. Still, interesting to see new pictures of such a tragic crime.

I agree the new photo on the FAD page isnt gory. But Im sure Scott has to label it that way so it warns people that would find it gory. You know how some people can get very upset without a warning. LOL

Well, being a student in Psychology I found the book kind of interesting since I like to figure out crazy...but you are right, it's somehow become the psychotic stalker's handbook...I can only assume because people who become stalkers feel like they are nothing and so they try to live in a fantasy world sort of like Holden Caufield did in the book, sort of ran away and did something differenlt, exciting, live in his own dream world for a while...That is the only connection I see...I read it and really was not inspired by it, just thought "ooook, this kid's a weirdo"...Who knows...Anyway, this is very tragic...it's just a reminder how quickly a life can just be snuffed out like nothing, one minute here and next minute gone. So sad.

I have never seen the True Hollywood Story of Rebecca, i believe it was the first one made? It must have aired in Australia back in 96- 97 when cable tv was just starting, and we did have the show on another channel ,but somehow i missed it.I have always wanted to see it as her murder had a big impact on me, but i can`t find it anywhere on the web and i`m too cautious to put my credit card number out there and try and buy it.
It`s not on youtube or e online.Does anyone here have it on video or dvd and be willing to put it up on youtube or elswhere if possible? I don`t know anything about uploading videos so i wouldn`t know if that`s an expensive thing to do.I`ve been wanting to see it for 13 years , i would be so grateful if anyone could help out.
much thanks.

The following was culled from the Death of Anissa Jones Discussion Forum attached to this site. It is a personal account posted by a visitor so take that into account, but there's little reason to not believe in its validity:"When Robert John Bardo tried to purchase a Ruger GP100 .357 magnum at Jensen's Firearms in Tucson Az. in the summer of 1989, he filled out the paperwork answering yes to having been committed to a mental facility, a disqualification. (He was also underage but he had a fake Driver's License that would have worked.)

The salesman, a member of the Air Force named Bob, told him he could not purchase the revolver. Bardo got irate and said he wanted to fill out another copy, the salesman sought out help and Jerome Larochelle who also worked at Jensen's, told the guy absolutely no way and he told Bardo he could not own a firearm and to "Get the fuck out!" (Because he did not like the vibes he got from him!) The two then escorted Bardo from the store.

Larochelle, his friend Bob and the Manager on duty at Jensen's hung Bardo's disqualified form on the bulletin board and wrote "DO NOT SELL TO THIS INDIVIDUAL!"The next morning Bardo came in with his brother who purchased the same Ruger GP100 revolver and gave it to his brother when they were out side of the shop, (a violation of federal law. His brother would have known that because it asks you that question on the form and warns that such 'straw man' purchases are a violation of Federal Law!)

Bardo then used the revolver to fatally shoot Rebecca Schaeffer on July 18th.

When Marsha Clark was prosecuting Bardo, the Jensen's people contacted her office and vehemently argued the point that these two went out of their way to break the law and scam a firearm for Bardo, and his demeanor, pointing to First Degree Premeditated Murder and accessory to First Degree Murder! Their voices fell on deaf ears and John Bardo got life, his brother was not charged."

Before I moved to L.A., I became obsessed with Rebecca and her senseless death (I think this is when I realized that I was death hag for the first time!).

Right after I moved here, I had to see the apartment where she had lived and died. My poor husband took me on what he labeled "the death march" and I actually stood on the steps where she was shot. OMG I will never forget that day. It was so beautiful and peaceful on her street (Sweetzer Ave.) - the sun was out and the birds were chirping. I stood in her doorway for about a minute and looked in and saw the steps that she must have came down before meeting her awful fate. It was a haunting experience.

Isn't Sweetzer Ave the same street Karyn Kupcinet was living on when she was murdered?

On another note, I've decided to add a couple of Rebecca pics to counter the numerous pics of that rat-looking goon Bardo.

When I was like 8 and My Sister Sam was still on air, I was in LOVE with Rebecca! I wanted to marry her! I remember hearing what happened to her and crying my eyes out wondering how somehow could do this! At the time of her death they were still showing the reruns of My Sister Sam on the USA Network. Such a beautiful girl, to this day I will never understand! So tragic...

I knew that I did not want to be a statistic, that I wanted happiness within, and I wanted to be present because I knew what a great mover I was. I could move things and make things happen.

When I was like 8 and My Sister Sam was still on air, I was in LOVE with Rebecca! I wanted to marry her! I remember hearing what happened to her and crying my eyes out wondering how somehow could do this! At the time of her death they were still showing the reruns of My Sister Sam on the USA Network. Such a beautiful girl, to this day I will never understand! So tragic...

I know what you mean. I was around the same age at the time, and I couldn't understand why anyone would want to hurt her. Another lovely life cut short for no good reason.

I just hate it when deranged fans kill movie stars,singers,and such and then play the: OMG I'm so sorry this happened, if I could turn back time I'd wish it never happened and get some ignorant psychologist who is SYMPATHETIC for them and gets them out of the death penalty, They should change the laws to if you commit this crap and are found guilty there is NO plea bargaining and no nothing for you but death. Sadly in my state they'd get life in prison or between 45-60 years, Hopefully someone will finally kill off Bardo in prison and I think the one who does should get a commendation.

I just hate it when deranged fans kill movie stars,singers,and such and then play the: OMG I'm so sorry this happened, if I could turn back time I'd wish it never happened and get some ignorant psychologist who is SYMPATHETIC for them and gets them out of the death penalty, They should change the laws to if you commit this crap and are found guilty there is NO plea bargaining and no nothing for you but death. Sadly in my state they'd get life in prison or between 45-60 years, Hopefully someone will finally kill off Bardo in prison and I think the one who does should get a commendation.

Someone certainly tried. Bardo was stabbed 11 times by another inmate back in 2007. Didn't finish the job, though.

I know what you mean. I was around the same age at the time, and I couldn't understand why anyone would want to hurt her. Another lovely life cut short for no good reason.

Not to mention, this was back when people still answered their doors! I think he rang/knocked on her door twice. She answered both times, telling him she was busy or something like that. Can you imagine?

Not to mention, this was back when people still answered their doors! I think he rang/knocked on her door twice. She answered both times, telling him she was busy or something like that. Can you imagine?

No, I can't. After the first time I would have been suspicious, but I guess Rebecca never thought in a million years someone would come for her to kill her. So sad and random.

What gets me is why did the asshole kill her ? Why ? I can't believe the reasoning of these scumbags. He felt she was rude to him ? So she deserved to die ? If he can't have her. No one can ? What is the reasoning of these scumbags ?

Life Is A Horror Movie And At The End We Say "What The Hell Was That All About " ?

The following was culled from the Death of Anissa Jones Discussion Forum attached to this site. It is a personal account posted by a visitor so take that into account, but there's little reason to not believe in its validity:"When Robert John Bardo tried to purchase a Ruger GP100 .357 magnum at Jensen's Firearms in Tucson Az. in the summer of 1989, he filled out the paperwork answering yes to having been committed to a mental facility, a disqualification. (He was also underage but he had a fake Driver's License that would have worked.)
The salesman, a member of the Air Force named Bob, told him he could not purchase the revolver. Bardo got irate and said he wanted to fill out another copy, the salesman sought out help and Jerome Larochelle who also worked at Jensen's, told the guy absolutely no way and he told Bardo he could not own a firearm and to "Get the fuck out!" (Because he did not like the vibes he got from him!) The two then escorted Bardo from the store.
Larochelle, his friend Bob and the Manager on duty at Jensen's hung Bardo's disqualified form on the bulletin board and wrote "DO NOT SELL TO THIS INDIVIDUAL!"The next morning Bardo came in with his brother who purchased the same Ruger GP100 revolver and gave it to his brother when they were out side of the shop, (a violation of federal law. His brother would have known that because it asks you that question on the form and warns that such 'straw man' purchases are a violation of Federal Law!)

Bardo then used the revolver to fatally shoot Rebecca Schaeffer on July 18th.

When Marsha Clark was prosecuting Bardo, the Jensen's people contacted her office and vehemently argued the point that these two went out of their way to break the law and scam a firearm for Bardo, and his demeanor, pointing to First Degree Premeditated Murder and accessory to First Degree Murder! Their voices fell on deaf ears and John Bardo got life, his brother was not charged."

Good information! And that is exactly why I come here, for the details!

After reading that, I'm wondering if his brother might be a dim bulb in the batch, as well. Who in hell would buy this guy a gun? Especially someone who kinda had to know he was unstable (at the very least). His family wasn't surprised at the news, it's like they knew he was going to lose it, they just didn't know when or with whom. Seems it would be a no-brainer to ensure this guy isn't carrying a gun around!

I am the master of my fate:
I am the captain of my soul! (Invictus)
(And Timothy McVeigh's last words...)

Sad She died way to young. Now I will have to You Tube an episode of My Sister Sam.

"My Darling Girl ,when are you going to realize that being normal is not necessarily a virtue? It rather denotes a lack of courage." ~Aunt Frances~
And It Harm None Do What ye will. Wise Intelligent Teacher Courageous Healer. #METOO

It's just sad to think of how young women like Rebecca, Karyn, and Dominique Dunn were when they died....also very weird for me since I'm around the same age (maybe a little older).

Makes one appreciative, too. I feel blessed, even at 32, to have lived as long as I have and hope to live much longer. I think about kids I knew in high school who are dead already and it just blows my mind.

Makes one appreciative, too. I feel blessed, even at 32, to have lived as long as I have and hope to live much longer. I think about kids I knew in high school who are dead already and it just blows my mind.

Interesting. I recently got a letter from an old boyfriend who said he found me though DMV. So you cannot really do that anymore? Was he pulling my leg? I never bothered to reply to him for various reasons.

It's more scary to that people can find your address/phone number etc via the internet.

"Push the sadness from your heart. There's no living in the dark. Why the things we do." -- Jimmy Buffett